Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw

In this episode, Jen reminds employers about the new California workplace violence prevention law, Senate Bill 553.

In this episode, Jen reviews the EEOC’s recent settlement of an “associational” discrimination claim and explains the best practices in this area.

In this episode, Jen provides various tools to effectively manage employee leaves of absence.

In this episode, Jen reviews the requirements for EEO compliance training and suggests several ideas to make your sessions more effective.

In this episode, Jen explains the new paid sick leave FAQs issued by the Labor Commissioner.

In this episode, Jen discusses the 10 things you should do in 2024 to avoid employment law liability.

In this episode, Jen explains artificial intelligence and how to effectively leverage it.

In this episode, Jen ponders why so many employees are unhappy these days, and what you can (and should!) do about it.

In this episode, Jen discusses the significant increase in independent contractor classification challenges and how to minimize your potential liability.

In this episode, Jen and one of Shaw Law Group’s favorite employment attorneys, Erika Frank, discuss the potential risks associated with the holidays.

In this episode, Jen provides a verbal checklist for 2024 workplace law compliance.

In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group’s conflict resolution guru, Julia Melnicoe Insel, discuss why post-investigation mediation is so important.

In this episode, Jen discusses the unique challenges small businesses face and the best practices for staying out of court. 

In this episode, Jen reminds us why updating your workplace policies annually is critical to avoiding employment law liability.  

In this episode, Jen explains Senate Bill 553, which requires most California employers to create a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and train their employees at least annually.

In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group’s advice attorney Melissa Whitehead discuss California’s new paid sick leave requirements.

In this episode, Jen discusses the challenges of our multi-generational workforce and ideas for bringing everyone together.

In this episode, Jen offers suggestions for asking interview questions that actually help you hire the right person for the job.

In this episode, Jen discusses the best practices for hiring effective HR leaders.

In this episode, Jen explains the difference between “fairness” and “equality,” and why it matters.

In this episode, Jen provides practical advice about how to limit the chit-chat during internal investigations.

In this episode, Jen reminds you to choose law-related vendors familiar with California’s many idiosyncrasies.   

In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group attorney and conflict resolution guru Julia Melnicoe Insel discuss new approaches to resolving conflicts at work.

In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group attorney Megan Donaghey examine the varied uses of artificial intelligence in the workplace and the related potential liability. 

In this episode, Jen explains the impact of the recent US Supreme Court’s religious accommodation decision in Groff v. Dejoy.